2011 Western Athletic Conference Leaders First Downs - All Games through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 13 | 169 | 156 | 19 | 344 | 26.5 |
| 2 | Hawai'i | 13 | 67 | 197 | 28 | 292 | 22.5 |
| 3 | Utah State | 13 | 163 | 97 | 13 | 273 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Fresno State | 13 | 110 | 137 | 22 | 269 | 20.7 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 13 | 94 | 154 | 16 | 264 | 20.3 |
| 6 | Louisiana Tech | 13 | 112 | 132 | 17 | 261 | 20.1 |
| 7 | San Jose State | 12 | 54 | 163 | 16 | 233 | 19.4 |
| 8 | Idaho | 12 | 64 | 105 | 18 | 187 | 15.6 |